Oprah's second-favorite things for 2011: the unauthorized list

1 Comment

By Jason Wright, for the Deseret News

Published: Dec. 12, 2011

This year, Oprah Winfrey, the once undisputed Queen of Television, ended her mega-popular daily talk show and took her talents to her "OWN" network. What she didn't end, thankfully, is her hallowed practice of naming her favorite things for the holiday season.

The 2011 edition features everything from jewelry to scooters to something that, quite frankly, frightens me: cupcake-shaped bath bombs.

But, like last year, her list doesn't include any of the things that just missed the cut. Therefore, for the second year in a row, it is my pleasure to present Oprah's completely unauthorized list of second-favorite things for 2011.

#3 "Wonkenstein: The Creature from My ...

#3 "Wonkenstein: The Creature from My Closet" by Obert Skye

One of my favorite books of 2011 comes from young adult writer Obert Skye, author of the "Leven Thumps" and "Pillage" series. His latest creation is one of the freshest, most clever entries into the YA market in years. It’s like “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” but better. It’s like “Big Nate,” but funnier. It’s "Wonkenstein," and don’t even bother fighting the giggles.

to comment

DeseretNews.com encourages a civil dialogue among its readers. We welcome your thoughtful comments.
— About comments

Comments

Oldest first
Newest first
Most recommended

El caballero

Tremonton, UT

I don't get the idea behind this article. Is it supposed to be humor?

6:31 a.m. Dec. 13, 2011
Like
Report abuse